Peach blueberry crisp is the ultimate summer dessert for any fruit lover. Blueberries and peaches, two of the most iconic summer fruits, are combined to make one delicious, sweet filling. Then, it’s topped with a sweet crumble loaded with chopped pecans for more flavor and crunch and baked until golden brown.
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I make a lot of cobblers, crisps, and pies during the summer. I particularly love anything with blueberries and peaches. In my opinion, they’re the quintessential summer fruits, and when they’re in season, there’s nothing better.
Over the years, I’ve made all kinds of desserts with these fruits, but one of my favorites that I still go back to after years of making it is this blueberry peach crisp. It has the best of both of my favorite fruits, it’s easy to make, and it’s always a hit with my friends and family.
Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Peach Crisp
- Simple Ingredients: All the ingredients for this recipe are kitchen staples.
- Easy to Make: This is a super simple recipe. Even the filling is nothing more than tossing the fruits with a few extra ingredients.
- Classic Flavor: This crisp is loaded with blueberries and peaches, two of the most iconic summer fruits.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: This crisp makes a perfect family dinner dessert or addition to any potluck or party.
Ingredients
For the Crisp
- Flour and Chopped Pecans: Flour and chopped pecans are the base for the topping, holding everything together and adding crunch and texture.
- Butter: Butter adds richness, binds the topping together, and helps it get nicely golden brown.
- Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds sweetness and depth of flavor.
For the Filling
- Blueberries and Peaches: Fresh blueberries and peaches create a flavor profile that screams summertime.
- Sugar: Sugar adds extra sweetness to the filling.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg: Cinnamon and nutmeg add earthy flavors and warmth to the sweet filling.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact measurements.
Flavor Variations
- Pecans: Use your favorite nuts in place of the pecans. Almost any will work, so have fun trying new variations.
- Peaches and Blueberries: You can use frozen peaches and blueberries if they’re not in season when you make this recipe. Defrost them just enough to loosen them, then toss them with the other filling ingredients and continue as directed.
- Oats: Use oats in place of chopped nuts for a more traditional crumble topping.
How to Make Peach Blueberry Crisp
For the Topping
1: Whisk the flour and brown sugar together in a medium bowl.
2: Add the butter and mix on low until crumbly. Then, stir in the chopped pecans and set the filling aside.
For the Filling
1: Whisk the dry ingredients together in a small bowl.
2: Add the blueberries and peaches to a large bowl, then pour in the sugar mixture and toss until evenly coated.
To Make the Peach Blueberry Crisp
1: Pour the fruit mixture into a prepared 9×13 baking dish. Then, top it with the crumble mixture.
2: Bake until the topping is golden brown and enjoy!
Hint
If you use frozen fruits, there’s no need to fully defrost them. Defrost them just enough to allow them to separate, then continue with the recipe as directed.
Storage
Refrigerate this crisp for up to 3 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat the crumble, defrost it in the refrigerator overnight if it’s frozen. Then, microwave individual portions at 30-second intervals until heated through.
What to Serve with Blueberry and Peach Crisp
Serve this crisp with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee or tea. For even more fruity flavor, try serving it with a scoop of peach cobbler ice cream!
This dessert also makes the perfect ending to a meal with classic summer flavors like cheesy hamburger pasta, mini corn dogs, or tater tot casserole.
Tips
- You only need a light coating of nonstick spray for your baking dish. Don’t use so much that it pools at the bottom.
- Wash your blueberries just before you plan to use them. Washing berries in advance can cause them to mold.
- Keep your butter cold when making the crumble topping. Cold butter creates that nice, crumbly texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crumbles and crisps are essentially the same thing. The only difference is that crisps have added oats to make the top more crispy and crunchy. Nuts can be used in place of the oats to achieve the same effect.
You can! Frozen fruits can generally be used in place of fresh for pies, cobblers, crisps, and crumbles. The best part is that unless otherwise specified, you don’t even have to defrost them!
You don’t have to peel peaches before baking them. Their thin skins will soften while baking, becoming very tender. Some people say that the skins add a slight bitterness, but in the end it’s all a matter of personal preference.
There are a few things to look for when choosing peaches. First, look for peaches that have a deep, golden color. They shouldn’t be pale. Be aware that the redness of a peach’s skin is due to sun exposure and isn’t an indication of ripeness. You’ll also want to choose peaches that have a sweet smell. Ripe peaches are also round rather than oval-shaped. Finally, ripe peaches should be slightly soft and yield when squeezed gently.
Try This Peach Blueberry Crisp Today
With tons of fresh peaches and blueberries in the filling and a sweet, buttery crumble topping full of crunchy pecans, this is one recipe that will have everyone coming back for seconds and thirds. It’s also incredibly easy to make, so you’ll be as happy as your family and friends. Give it a try! I know you’ll fall in love with it.
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Peach Blueberry Crisp
Ingredients
Crisp Topping
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 cup butter, (2 sticks)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Peach Blueberry Filling
- 5 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish or 3-quart baking dish. Set aside.
Crisp Topping
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour and brown sugar.
- Add 1 cup of butter and mix on low speed until crumbly, then add chopped pecans. Stir. Set aside.
Peach Blueberry Filling
- In a small bowl, whisk sugar, cornstarch, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon together and set aside.
- Peel and slice peaches and place sliced peaches and blueberries in a large bowl.
- Add sugar mixture into the peach and blueberry mixture. Stir until the fruit is coated well.
- Pour peach and blueberry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Add the flour mixture on top of peaches and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered at 400° for 45-55 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Notes
- You only need a light coating of nonstick spray for your baking dish. Don’t use so much that it pools at the bottom.
- Wash your blueberries just before you plan to use them. Washing berries in advance can cause them to mold.
- Keep your butter cold when making the crumble topping. Cold butter creates that nice, crumbly texture.
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